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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,982.78, 295,000.69 and 112,487.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,982.78, 295,000.69 and 112,487.13 is: 168,460.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,982.78 : 295,000.69 = 112,487.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,982.78/295,000.69 = 112,487.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,982.78x = 295,000.69 × 112,487.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,982.78x = 33,183,780,966.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,183,780,966.12/196,982.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,460.31

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